Through his passion and commitment, Kazuo Yairi became one of the most innovative and highly regarded Master Luthiers of modern times. Louis Music Gene Kornblum, forged a close business relationship from the late 1960’s that saw them build Alvarez and Yairi into globally recognized brands. His company was one of the first to export professional acoustic guitars to the United States, and became the main manufacturer of Alvarez and Alvarez-Yairi guitars, owned and distributed worldwide by St. Yairi helped change the landscape of acoustic guitar manufacturing and distribution. Yairi passed away in his hometown of Kani, Japan on Wednesday March 5th, 2014.Īs owner and president of the Yairi Guitar Company, Mr. Louis Music announces the death of Master Luthier and dear friend, Kazuo Yairi.
LOUIS, MISSOURI – It is with great sadness that St.
